Approved Electrician

Approved Electrician (Commercial) – MOD Project

Location:

South Central

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Approved Electrician to work on a long-term commercial project within the defence sector in South Central.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrician with a strong commercial background who takes pride in delivering high-quality installation, inspection and testing work to a high standard.

Due to the nature of the project, successful candidates will be required to obtain BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance as a minimum. Candidates holding existing higher-level security clearance will be considered favourably.

Key Responsibilities

The successful electrician will be responsible for a range of commercial electrical installation duties, including:

* Installing containment systems, including tray, basket, trunking and conduit

* Installing, glanding and terminating SWA and LV cabling

* Installing, altering and upgrading distribution boards (DBs)

* Carrying out power and lighting installations

* Undertaking inspection and testing of completed electrical works

* Completing relevant certification and documentation

* Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and specifications

* Working safely and efficiently within a secure site environment

* Maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance throughout the project

Essential Requirements

* JIB Gold Card – Approved Electrician

* 18th Edition – BS 7671:2018+A2:2022

* City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing – ESSENTIAL

* Proven commercial electrical installation experience

* Strong experience with containment, SWA installations and distribution boards

* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings

* Ability to successfully obtain BPSS clearance

* Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience

* Previous experience working on MOD, defence, nuclear or other high-security sites

* Current BPSS, SC or DV clearance

* Experience working within secure or highly regulated environments

* Familiarity with site-specific health and safety procedures and permit-to-work systems

* The Ideal Candidate

* We are looking for electrician who are:

* Reliable, professional and safety-conscious

* Experienced in commercial electrical installation, inspection and testing

* Able to work independently and as part of a team

* Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship

* Confident working from electrical drawings and specifications

* Comfortable working within a secure and highly regulated environment

* Professional and dependable in their approach

What's on Offer

Competitive rates of pay

Long-term project opportunity

Work on a prestigious defence-sector project

Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and professional team

Apply Now

If you are a qualified Approved Electrician with City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing and strong commercial experience, and are interested in long-term work within the defence sector, we would be keen to hear from you